X-RAY WorX
X-RAY WorX GmbH develops and manufactures open-type, high-resolution microfocus X-ray tubes for industrial non-destructive testing, computed tomography and metrology. The Garbsen-based German firm, a subsidiary of Sweden's Indutrade AB since 2021, serves aerospace, automotive, electronics and scientific research customers exclusively via global channel partners and OEMs.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersGarbsen, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What X-RAY WorX does
X-RAY WorX GmbH, founded in February 2010 in Garbsen near Hannover by Holger Behnsen and Thorsten Fröba, develops and manufactures open-type, high-resolution microfocus X-ray tubes for industrial non-destructive testing (NDT), computed tomography (CT) and metrology. The product portfolio spans four families — high-power tubes (up to 320 kV and 500 W emission power, including the XWT-300-CT Plus and XWT-320-CT Plus), high-resolution tubes (e.g., XWT-300-THE Plus), submicron-resolution tubes (XWT-225-TCNF, and the forthcoming XWT-240-TSC with LaB₆ cathode) and rod-anode tubes (XWT-225-RA) — all designed and assembled at the company's Garbsen facility. Technical differentiators include proprietary optimized electron optics, internal cooling for continuous scanning, a novel reflection target design, spring-loaded R30 high-voltage connectors for 300 kV tubes, and the ACRF (AC Resonant Filament) supply co-developed with Gulmay, which extends filament lifetime by over 70%. Target end-markets are aerospace, automotive (including emerging EV battery inspection), electronics, and scientific research institutions requiring phase-contrast CT, dual-energy CT, and laminography.
X-RAY WorX sells exclusively B2B through a curated global network of more than 15 channel partners and OEM customers across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, the Middle East and Oceania — the company does not sell direct to end-users. Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales of X-ray tubes, associated high-voltage cables and accessories, supplemented by installation, maintenance, training (including the Microfocus Training Week) and spare-parts service. Multiple tube models are certified under the French NFC 74-100 norm, easing regulatory approval for French customers. In January 2021 the company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sweden's Indutrade AB (Nasdaq Stockholm), and in April 2024 Sven Fitschen (formerly Managing Director of Dorner Germany) took over as Managing Director from co-founder Holger Behnsen to drive the next phase of supply-chain, production and product-management restructuring under Indutrade ownership.
X-RAY WorX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- X-RAY WorX
- Legal name
- X-RAY WorX GmbH
- Website
- https://x-ray-worx.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- X-RAY WorX GmbH develops and manufactures open-type, high-resolution microfocus X-ray tubes for industrial non-destructive testing, computed tomography and metrology. The Garbsen-based German firm, a subsidiary of Sweden's Indutrade AB since 2021, serves aerospace, automotive, electronics and scientific research customers exclusively via global channel partners and OEMs.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where X-RAY WorX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Garbsen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
X-RAY WorX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- X-ray tube hardware sales: X-RAY WorX develops and manufactures open, high-resolution microfocus X-ray tubes sold as finished products and as OEM components to system integrators worldwide. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of X-ray tubes, associated high voltage cables with spring-loaded connectors, and spare parts/accessories.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
X-RAY WorX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
X-RAY WorX develops and manufactures open-type, high-resolution microfocus X-ray tubes for non-destructive X-ray inspection, industrial computed tomography (CT), and metrology. Products are sold as finished hardware and as OEM components to system integrators worldwide, complemented by installation, maintenance, repair services, and a Microfocus Training Week. All products are 100% developed and assembled at the company's facility in Garbsen, Germany.
Product overview
X-RAY WorX develops and manufactures open, high-resolution microfocus X-ray tubes for industrial non-destructive testing, computed tomography (CT), and metrology. The product portfolio consists of four main product categories: (1) High power X-ray tubes (CT Plus series including XWT-300-CT Plus, XWT-320-CT Plus, XWT-240-SE, XWT-300-SE) operating at 225-320 kV with up to 500 W emission power for demanding industrial CT applications; (2) High resolution X-ray tubes (XWT-300-THE Plus, XWT-160-THE, XWT-190-SE, XWT-225-SE) designed for high-energy applications with fine detail detection; (3) Submicron resolution X-ray tubes (XWT-225-TCNF, XWT-240-TSC) for applications requiring extremely fine resolution; and (4) Microfocus rod anode X-ray tubes (XWT-225-RA) for non-destructive testing in automotive, energy, and aerospace industries. All products are developed and assembled in Germany at the Garbsen facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- XWT-320-CT Plus Open-type microfocus X-ray tube operating at 320 kV with up to 450 W target power, 4 µm JIMA resolution, and a minimum focus-object distance of 8 mm for high-power, high-energy industrial computed tomography. Designed for OEM system integrators and industrial end-users in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and battery inspection.
- XWT-300-CT Plus High-power microfocus reflection X-ray tube with 500 W emission power and internal cooling enabling continuous CT scanning at up to 300 kV. Designed for demanding industrial computed tomography applications requiring long-term thermal stability.
- CT Plus Product Line (XWT-225-CT Plus, XWT-240-CT Plus, XWT-300-CT Plus) High-power microfocus X-ray tube family covering 225-300 kV with up to 500 W emission power, internal cooling, optimized reflection targets, and automatic focal spot adjustment from 10 to 450 micrometers for continuous scanning in industrial CT.
- XWT-240-SE Microfocus X-ray tube rated at 240 kV, certified to French norm NFC 74-100, targeted at OEM system integrators and industrial users in non-destructive testing and CT inspection.
- XWT-300-SE Microfocus X-ray tube rated at 300 kV, certified to French norm NFC 74-100, with optional spring-loaded R30 high voltage connectors for extended maintenance intervals. Targeted at high-power industrial CT and NDT systems.
- XWT-300-THE Plus High-energy microfocus X-ray tube rated at 300 kV with 120 W power, 0.3 mm minimum focus-object distance, and 3 µm resolution, designed for high-energy applications requiring high geometrical magnification and enhanced detail detection.
- XWT-160-THE Microfocus X-ray tube rated at 160 kV, certified to French norm NFC 74-100, intended for OEM system integrators and industrial inspection users.
- XWT-225-SE Microfocus X-ray tube rated at 225 kV, certified to French norm NFC 74-100, for OEM system integrators and industrial inspection applications.
- XWT-190-SE Microfocus X-ray tube rated at 190 kV, certified to French norm NFC 74-100, for OEM system integrators and industrial inspection users.
- XWT-225-TCNF Submicron resolution microfocus X-ray tube designed for high-precision inspection applications requiring extremely fine detail detection, including advanced scientific imaging and electronics inspection.
- XWT-240-TSC Submicron resolution microfocus X-ray tube operating at 240 kV with 80 W power and 0.3 mm minimum FOD, based on LaB6 cathode technology for outstanding long-term thermal precision. Targeted at scientific imaging and high-precision industrial inspection.
- XWT-225-RA (Rod Anode) Rod anode microfocus X-ray tube delivering a small focal spot for high-resolution results in demanding applications, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Used by OEMs and industrial end-users in automotive, energy, and aerospace NDT and CT systems.
- JIMA Resolution Test Charts (RT RC-02B, RT RC-02C, RT RC-04, RT RC-05, RT RC-05B, RT CT-01) Resolution test charts (RT RC-02B, RT RC-02C, RT RC-04, RT RC-05, RT RC-05B, RT CT-01) distributed globally for periodic validation of image quality in industrial radiography and computed tomography applications.
- X-RAY WorX Service and Microfocus Training Week Service portfolio covering installation, maintenance, and repair of microfocus X-ray tubes, complemented by the Microfocus Training Week program that educates channel partners and end-users on microfocus X-ray technology.
Quantifiable outcome
- Filament lifetime increased by over 70% using ACRF technology (from 310 hours average to 541 hours average in dynamic load tests)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use X-RAY WorX
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
X-RAY WorX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
X-RAY WorX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Pony Industry Co., Ltd.coreLong-standing partner Pony Industry presented the X-RAY WorX rod anode X-ray tube at the JIMA NDE Show in Tokyo (September 18-20, 2024). Pony Industry designs, manufactures, and distributes inspection equipment including innovative microfocus X-ray inspection systems. Founded in 1965, Pony Industry is a global leader in non-destructive testing solutions.
- Gulmay Ltd.coreX-RAY WorX and Gulmay collaborated to validate the impact of Gulmay's newly developed AC resonant filament supply (ACRF) for Gulmay's UC high voltage generators on the lifetime of X-RAY WorX microfocus X-ray tubes. Testing on XWT-225-THE Plus demonstrated a 70%+ increase in filament lifetime (from 310 to 541 hours average). X-RAY WorX plans to introduce ACRF filament supply across all product lines.
- Actemium (France)coreChannel partner for France. Part of X-RAY WorX's European distribution network.
- ADG NDT Solutions (Italy)coreChannel partner for Italy. Part of X-RAY WorX's European distribution network.
- Casp System (Poland)coreChannel partner for Poland. Part of X-RAY WorX's European distribution network.
- Euroteck Systems UK Limited (UK)coreChannel partner for the United Kingdom. Part of X-RAY WorX's European distribution network.
- Test Trading s.r.l. (Romania)minorChannel partner for Romania. Part of X-RAY WorX's European distribution network.
- VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH (Germany & USA)coreChannel partner serving both Germany and USA markets. Provides X-ray systems integration and solutions. Part of X-RAY WorX's global distribution network.
- Dectal (Israel)minorChannel partner for Israel. Part of X-RAY WorX's European distribution network.
- Dalian Lind Import & Export Corporation (China)coreChannel partner for China. Part of X-RAY WorX's Asia-Pacific distribution network.
- GV Technologies (Japan)minorChannel partner for Japan. Part of X-RAY WorX's Asia-Pacific distribution network.
- Innotech Systems Pvt. Ltd. (India)minorChannel partner for India. Part of X-RAY WorX's Asia-Pacific distribution network.
- MEDEQUIP (India)minorChannel partner for India. Part of X-RAY WorX's Asia-Pacific distribution network.
- Narovision (Taiwan)minorChannel partner for Taiwan. Part of X-RAY WorX's Asia-Pacific distribution network.
- Vietnam Instrument and Technical Service Company Ltd (Vietnam)minorChannel partner for Vietnam. Part of X-RAY WorX's Asia-Pacific distribution network.
- Diffraction Technology (Australia)minorChannel partner for Australia. Part of X-RAY WorX's Asia-Pacific distribution network.
- Smart Vision Inc. (Japan)minorChannel partner for Japan. Part of X-RAY WorX's Asia-Pacific distribution network.
- Industrial Imaging Solutions LLC (USA)coreChannel partner for the USA. Part of X-RAY WorX's North American distribution network.
- Newco NDT (USA)coreChannel partner for the USA. Part of X-RAY WorX's North American distribution network.
- North Star Imaging (USA)coreChannel partner for the USA. Part of X-RAY WorX's North American distribution network.
- Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions, Inc. (USA)coreChannel partner for the USA. Part of X-RAY WorX's North American distribution network.
- Willick Engineering Company (USA)minorChannel partner for the USA. Part of X-RAY WorX's North American distribution network.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
X-RAY WorX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bruker Corporation: Bruker manufactures X-ray analytical, microCT, and industrial inspection instruments used in materials science, electronics, and additive manufacturing. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose microCT and X-ray product lines address overlapping scientific and industrial imaging use cases.
- ZEISS Industrial Metrology: ZEISS Industrial Metrology supplies CT-based dimensional metrology and quality inspection systems for aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing. Comparable as a large metrology OEM that competes for the same high-end industrial CT inspection dollars and could partner with microfocus tube makers like X-RAY WorX.
- North Star Imaging: North Star Imaging is a US-based industrial CT and X-ray inspection system manufacturer and channel partner of X-RAY WorX. Comparable as an industrial CT/NDT system integrator that also bundles high-voltage generators and detection, sharing end-customer overlap in aerospace and additive manufacturing.
- Rigaku Corporation: Rigaku develops X-ray analytical and industrial imaging instrumentation, including X-ray sources for NDT, CT, and materials analysis. Comparable as an established X-ray instrument manufacturer serving adjacent industrial, electronics, and scientific inspection customers.
- Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. Hamamatsu Photonics manufactures microfocus X-ray sources and a broad portfolio of photonics and electron tube products. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping industrial X-ray source technology and scale advantages in research and scientific instrumentation.
Direct peers
- Comet Group (Comet X-ray / YXLON): Comet Group's YXLON and Comet X-ray modules produce industrial X-ray sources, modules, and CT systems used in NDT and industrial computed tomography. Directly comparable as an industrial X-ray component and inspection-system peer across NDT, automotive, and aerospace inspection.
- Varex Imaging Corporation: Varex Imaging is a leading independent manufacturer of X-ray imaging components, including X-ray tubes, flat-panel detectors, and high-voltage connectors for medical, industrial, and security applications. It is one of the closest direct competitors to X-RAY WorX in industrial microfocus and high-voltage X-ray tubes.
Emerging players
- Nikon Metrology: Nikon Metrology provides industrial CT and X-ray inspection systems used for non-destructive testing, metrology, and reverse engineering across aerospace and automotive. Comparable through shared industrial CT use cases and demand for high-resolution microfocus X-ray sources.
- VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH: VisiConsult is a German industrial X-ray system integrator and channel partner of X-RAY WorX across Germany and the USA. Comparable as a regional system builder serving overlapping aerospace and automotive customers and integrating microfocus tubes sourced from X-RAY WorX.
Others
- Gulmay Ltd. Gulmay is a UK-based manufacturer of high-voltage X-ray generators, including the UC series co-developed with X-RAY WorX for the ACRF filament supply technology. Directly comparable and adjacent as a complementary supplier of high-voltage generators used alongside microfocus X-ray tubes.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
X-RAY WorX compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
X-RAY WorX financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
X-RAY WorX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
X-RAY WorX funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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X-RAY WorX M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about X-RAY WorX
What does X-RAY WorX do?
X-RAY WorX develops and manufactures open-type, high-resolution microfocus X-ray tubes for non-destructive X-ray inspection, industrial computed tomography (CT), and metrology. Products are sold as finished hardware and as OEM components to system integrators worldwide, complemented by installation, maintenance, repair services, and a Microfocus Training Week. All products are 100% developed and assembled at the company's facility in Garbsen, Germany.
Is X-RAY WorX a public or private company?
X-RAY WorX is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was X-RAY WorX founded?
X-RAY WorX was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is X-RAY WorX based?
X-RAY WorX is headquartered in Garbsen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does X-RAY WorX make money?
One revenue line is on record: X-ray tube hardware sales.
Who are X-RAY WorX's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bruker Corporation, ZEISS Industrial Metrology, North Star Imaging, Rigaku Corporation and Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.. Direct peers are Comet Group (Comet X-ray / YXLON) and Varex Imaging Corporation. Emerging players are Nikon Metrology and VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH. Gulmay Ltd. is listed as an others.
Does X-RAY WorX have an API?
No public API is recorded for X-RAY WorX.